Our client, a leading global investment bank, is looking for a VP-level technologist/strategist to join its core Prime Financing business, working directly with a senior MD to help transform how the trading desk operates. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to sit close to the desk, shape decision-making, and bridge the gap between trading, technology, and analytics in a front-office environment. You will join a highly visible team spanning Funding, SPL (Securities Lending) and Synthetics/Delta One, partnering closely with traders, IT and quantitative teams to modernise processes and embed smarter, more automated ways of working. The remit is broad and intellectually rich: driving process automation, enhancing analytics around inventory and portfolio management, and leveraging modern tools (including AI use cases) to improve trading outcomes. The culture rewards curiosity, communication and initiative-this is a role for someone who can understand real business problems, design solutions, and see them through, while building trusted relationships across the desk. Responsibilities Partner closely with trading desks to identify inefficiencies and drive process enhancements Design and deliver automation and analytics to improve inventory, portfolio and trading decisions Act as a bridge between traders, IT, QA and quantitative teams to implement scalable solutions Leverage modern tools and AI technologies to enhance reporting and desk capabilities Own and deliver strategic projects from idea through to implementation in a front-office setting Requirements Strong technical background with hands-on experience in Python and data analytics Experience in process automation using Claude or other open source tools, driving change within complex environments Front-office exposure or a strong understanding of trading desks and market dynamics Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with clients and senior stakeholders Curious, proactive personality with the ability to learn the business quickly and translate problems into solutions This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond pure engineering or pure strategy, gain deep exposure to Prime Finance, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of a leading global trading platform.